Pro Installer July 2017 - Issue 52

PROINSTALLER.CO.UK THE VOICE OF THE TRADE ISSUE 52 JULY 2017 FREE 06 Spending confidence 17 Are you risking your safety? 22 Installer Essentials 42 Training is Reynaers invests in expan- sion at UK headquarters. Tradespeople lacking health and safety know-how. SIG Building Plastics makes life simpler for installers. Exclusive interview with Leeds College of Building. the future DEMAND TAKES ROOFING FIRM TO NEXT LEVEL Premier Roof Systems is responding to growing demand for aluminium roof lanterns and recently started supplying the Korniche – the ‘next generation’ of ther- mally broken roof lanterns from Made for Trade. Premier Roof Systems co-founder and director Jamie Blackwood said: “We have increasingly been approached about full alu- minium systems and were looking at what system to take on board. We already had a good relationship with Made for Trade and knew that the Korniche was one of the newest lanterns so we went up for a demo. It definitely ticks all the boxes - we have sold 20 of them in about a month.” Jamie added that there was rising demand for solid roofs as well as Skypods (Premier Roof Systems 15 sells about 40 Skypods per month). “People are going down the route of improv- ing their properties - some are even putting a solid roof on conservatories they built 15 to 20 years ago. Those who do move into new homes are looking for extensions with bifolds and roof lanterns.” Premier Roof Systems, which is South Tyneside’s only Guardian Warm Roof manufacturer, has grown substantially since it was founded in 2011. Last year, it invested in a new factory enabling the business to increase productivity. The company has also taken on a new business de- velopment manager, Kristen Glenn. Jamie said: “Kristen has a lot of experience in sales and has worked for companies like Eurocell and GAP. His hardworking yet relaxed style fits in well with our team.” Among Kris- ten’s first tasks are build- ing up the customer base for the Guardian roof and promoting all the products to new trade businesses. Marketing manager Pouya Bostani is also improving the point of sale materials and promoting the Korniche on the company’s website. Premier Roof Systems specialises in all types of conservatory roofing pro- jects and has a reputation built on reliability and a Is your supplier letting you down ? % FIRST FROM * ORDER DISCOUNT high level of quality. Solid conservatory roofs are just one of the many products it offers along with roof lanterns, roof windows, windows and doors and composite and aluminium framed glazing. Among products in the range is the Skypod from Eurocell. This slim line roof light is a versatile and inno- vative system of pitched sky- lights for flat roofs, combin- ing contemporary looks with exceptional build quality. Skypod has proven a popular product within Premier Roof Systems’ range and has at- tracted interest from building firms and architects. Jamie added: “Things are going in the right direction for us, with our name really getting out there. Now we have the right infrastructure to take it to the next level.” premierroofsystems.co.uk 10 Working Days Lead Time * from only £ GET A PRICE COMPARISON TODAY Lowest price anywhe re Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors *Offer applicable to new customers on your first set of doors only. *Excludes Glass and Delivery. *Lead Time depending on delivery day to your area. *Based on a like for like quote PRO-INSTALLER_front_page_bifolds_JUNE_2017.indd 1 £350 per leaf Tel: 01642 610798 Fax: 01642 671026 www.madefortrade.co 11/05/2017 15:25